Le Cuisinier Gascon; Daniel Morcrette Facsimile of 1740
Luzarches, France: Daniel Morcrette, 1976. Hardcover. 208 pages. 17.5 x 10.5 cm. An attractive Facsimile of the 1740 cookbook that, at the time, was the most celebrated book of it's kind. Attributed to Louis Auguste de Bourbon, Prince of Dombes, to whom the dedicatory note is addressed. Daniel Morcrette, the publisher, was a leading collector of rare cookbooks who decided the rest of the world needed to see these near extinct cookbooks. All edges red. Interior and marble papers are pristine. The boards are lightly rubbed at the edges. Full calf boards, gilt floral decorations and red title label on spine. Very good. Item #3601
Price: $125.00
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